Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Dr. Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless announced that he will step down as Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on April 29.

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced he will host a telephone town hall later this month for Fourth District constituents.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), released the following statement after President Joe Biden's announced decision to release up to 180 million barrels of oil over the next several months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), amounting to approximately one million barrels per day, in an attempt to lower gas prices.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Joe Biden submitted his fiscal year 2023 budget request to Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the statement after the passing of Madeleine Albright, who was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of State.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Congressman Don Young of Alaska.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced the Protect American Election Administration Act.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, today introduced a House Resolution supporting the transfer of fighter aircraft to Ukraine for its self-defense.